Week of November 14, 2024
Week of November 14, 2024
Culver City Police are asking for the community's help locating Michelle Lerner (age 63). Michelle was last seen on Saturday, November 16th, at 5:41 pm walking near Prospect Avenue and Venice Boulevard. Michelle is a white female last seen wearing a white puffy jacket with fur on the hood, red shirt, dark colored pants, three long necklaces. Authorities are asking for the public's assistance in locating a missing 63-year-old woman last seen in the Culver City area. Michelle Lerner, who suffers...
With the counting of the votes completed the unofficial results remain the same with Albert Vera, Yasmin-Imani McMorrin retaining their seats on the city council. Joining them will Be Bryan "Bubba" Fish occupying the third seat. Fish commenting on his election said, "I am so honored that Culver City voters have entrusted me with a seat at City Hall," "we embarked on this journey because we shared a vision for our city: one with affordable housing, safe streets, and services that improve our...
Strike Team XLA-1075A was released from the #MountainFireMonday morning. It was a challenging few days for our firefighters battling this wind driven fire and seeing the devastation it caused to the Camarillo community. Culver City Engine 43 encountered an American flag severely damaged after the fire tore through this neighborhood. The damaged flag was taken down and replaced with the 🇺🇸 flown on our fire...
Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA) has announced temporary runway closures at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) throughout November, part of its ongoing commitment to reduce aircraft noise in surrounding communities whenever possible. These closures may lead to noticeable changes in flight paths and noise levels for nearby residents. The planned closures, detailed in a public schedule provided by LAWA, are part of routine maintenance and operational adjustments. LAWA has made the schedule...
The University Innovation Fellows (UIF) Program-run by Stanford University's Hasso Plattner Institute of Design (d.school)-has announced the 2024 Cohort of University Innovation Fellows. Four Santa Monica College (SMC) Bachelor of Science in Interaction Design (IxD) students were among 164 students selected from 44 higher education institutions in 13 countries: Carey Corrow, Alison Parrales, Anna Giglotti, and Tony Renoj. With the addition of the new Fellows, the program has trained more than...
In the race for Los Angeles County District Attorney early returns show Nathan Hochman winning with 61.22% of the vote. Current District Attorney George Gascón: appears too have been defeated with 38.78% of the...
The City Council unanimously approved an amendment to a development agreement relating to a commercial project on the corner of Washington Boulevard and Centinela Avenue. The project, dating back to 2018, was originally set to develop an artisanal market hall with food vendors and restaurants located on two sites at the northern corners of Washington Boulevard and Centinela Avenue. The pandemic delayed and ultimately dashed the original plans of the Culver Public Market, LLC (Developer). The...
The West Basin Municipal Water District (West Basin) is making water conservation accessible to people who want an easy way to incorporate sustainability into their lives. West Basin will host six drive-through rain barrel pick-up events at locations throughout the service area to give away 1,500 barrels. The program begins on Saturday, November 16, 2024, and concludes on Saturday, January 25, 2025. Interested participants must register at www.westbasin.org/rain-barrels to qualify for up to two...
The U.S. Postal Service announced its recommended mailing and shipping dates for holiday mail and packages today. The following are recommended send-by dates for expected delivery before Dec. 25. 2024 Holiday Mailing and Shipping Dates for Items Sent to Addresses in the Contiguous United States (Lower 48 States): • USPS Ground Advantage service: Dec. 18 • First-Class Mail service: Dec. 18 • Priority Mail service: Dec. 19 • Priority Mail Express service: Dec. 21 2024 Holiday Mailing and...
Culver City continues work to address and curehomelessness. This is evidenced by Culver City's reduction in its residents' experiencing homelessness. Since Culver City declared a homelessness emergency in January 2023, the City has taken unprecedented action towards solving homelessness, including opening permanent and supportive housing sites, opening a safe-sleep site, providing shelter at two leased local motels, launching a mobile crisis response team, street-based healthcare, and extensive...
At the November 14 meeting of the City Council rejected a proposal to begin outreach to religious, agnostic, and atheist groups. The "Culver City Area Interfaith Alliance Cooperation Circle" ("Alliance") , which is currently inactive, was a community-based cooperation circle that, before the pandemic, worked to foster understanding, cooperation, and unity among diverse religious traditions, activities, events and organizations in Culver City and the local area. The Alliance was led by and...
Bigger than ever with 50 tons of fresh snow, enjoy sledding, carnival games, sweet treats, warm drinks and, of course, visits with Santa Claus. PLUS the Tree Lighting Ceremony featuring musical performances by hundreds of Culver City's youngsters, followed by a boisterous countdown to light the beautiful 25-foot Holiday Tree. 🎄THURSDAY, DECEMBER 5th, 5pm-8:30pm, 📍Town Plaza and Main Street. 🎄Tree Lighting Ceremony at 6pm-6:30pm. 🎄TO SLED: Sign up at the 🔗 in bio REQUIRED for...
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass today participated in the ceremonial swearing-in ceremony of Chief Jim McDonnell, who was confirmed last week. This confirmation continues the Mayor's work to reduce crime and make L.A. safer in every neighborhood. Watch the full ceremony here. Mayor Bass' remarked "Good morning, everyone. This is a day of celebration in Los Angeles. This is a new and exciting day for public safety in our city as we officially swear in Jim McDonnell as the 59th Chief of Police of...
Culver City Fire Department responded to a vehicle into a structure on the SB 405 at Washington Blvd off ramp Saturday night, November 16. The vehicle fleeing from CHP blew through the guard rail and into the living room of the home below. he California Highway Patrol (CHP) reported the chase began around 9:41 p.m. on the northbound 405 Freeway near La Tijera Boulevard. Officers attempted to stop a burgundy Dodge Durango driving on the freeway’s right shoulder, but the driver failed to yield....
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The resilient UCLA Bruins football team found their running game on last Friday Night at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, beating the Iowa Hawkeyes, 20-17. The victory was the third consecutive win for the Bruins, improving their record for the season to 4-5, while the loss dropped the Hawkeyes to 6-4 on the season. The Bruins had to overcome a rough start in the game, with four first quarter penalties and two turnovers that led to a 10-0 first quarter deficit. The offense exploded in the second...
The Culver City high school boys' varsity football team won their opening game in the CIF Division 4 playoffs last Friday night, beating Capistrano Valley 38-25 in a hard-fought high school playoff game at Capistrano Valley. Next up for the Centaurs is the quarter-final match against Apple Valley on the road at 7 p.m. "It was a back-and-forth game," said Culver City head football coach Jahmal Wright. "We just kept fighting. Our team did not want to go home with a loss. Capistrano Valley is a...
Apple Valley High School defeated the Culver City Centaurs Friday night with a score of 48-28 knock the Centaurs out of the championship hunt. Read Sports Editor Steven G\Finley;\' in depth report on the game in this week's Culver City Observer or online at: https://www.culvercityobserver.com/section/sports/athletics%2Dhigh...
Los Angeles Chargers head coach Jim Harbaugh said it best after his Chargers team defeated the Tennessee Titans at SoFi Stadium last Sunday afternoon, 27-17, for their third consecutive victory. "We're excited for these guys and what they're doing and let's keep going. Let's go get some more." The win improved the Chargers record to 6-3. The Titans fell to 2-7 on the season. The Chargers will try to get more this weekend when they take on the Cincinnati Bengals in a Sunday Night clash of two...
Three steps forward, one Prime Time slip backward. A very disappointing 23-15 loss to the visiting Miami Dolphins on Monday Night Football placed the Los Angeles Rams behind the eight ball for the second time this season. With four wins and five losses midway through the regular season the Rams likely need to win six of their last eight games to have a realistic chance to make the playoffs. For the eighth time during head coach Sean McVay's reign the Rams failed to score a touchdown. The only...
Los Angeles Football Club advanced to the Western Conference Semifinals for the third consecutive season with a hard-fought 1-0 victory over the Vancouver Whitecaps in Game 3 of their Round One Best-of-3 series at BMO Stadium last Friday night. After a challenging series opener and a split in the first two games, LAFC returned home determined to secure the win and extend their postseason run. The decisive moment came in the 62nd minute when Mateusz Bogusz scored his first postseason goal,...
The early season in college basketball is full of games that seem like nonconference mismatches on paper and the UCLA Bruins men's basketball schedule is no exception to this rule. Last Monday night at Pauley Pavilion on the UCLA campus, the Bruins easily defeated the Boston University Terriers, 71-40. The Bruins never trailed and were never seriously threatened in the game. The Bruins defense caused 28 turnovers and had 59 deflections in the victory. The deflection stat is one that UCLA head...
According to the Lakers head coach JJ Redick, the Los Angeles Lakers have been standing on business when it comes to making sacrifices and taking care of their mental health. They have been making rotation changes, and guys have been staying professional about it and keeping the right energy for the betterment of the team. D'Angelo Russell played an essential role in the recent lineup change when Redick decided the Lakers needed more scoring off the bench. Redick said that Russell utilizes his...
1.Kansas City Chiefs (9-0): The Chiefs just keep finding ways to overcome deficits and the odds to win games. On Sunday, the Broncos were lining up for a good winning 35-yard field goal with one second remaining in the game, trailing 16-14. Linebacker Leo Chenal blocked the field goal attempt to preserve the lead and the victory for the Chiefs. It was the 15th consecutive victory for the Chiefs. Next: +2 at Buffalo Bills - Sun, Nov. 17, 1:25 PM PT – O/U: 46 (ATS: 5-4 – O/U: 4-5) Win...
With Kings veteran Drew Doughty on the shelf after an ankle injury during a preseason game which caused him to have ankle surgery and a month-to-month status, other players on the team are stepping up their level of play and contribution, especially another veteran defenseman Joel Edmundson. When Edmundson left the Maple Leafs as an unrestricted free agent this past summer, the Kings were wise to sign him to a four-year $15.4 million contract, the most money that he has been paid in his NHL...
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The message of the power of love over hate filled the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion as LA Opera presented Charles Gounod's "Romeo and Juliet." The Capulets versus the rival Montagues. Gounod's romantic score captures Shakespeare's story of two star-crossed lovers from different sides of the track who are willing to sacrifice everything to be together. Gounod premiered this opera at the Theatre Lyrique in Paris in 1867 and it continues to be one his greatest compositions with its juxtaposition of...
The Santa Monica College (SMC) Theatre Arts Department will perform the romantic tragedy "Romeo and Juliet" Nov. 22-Dec. 8 in the Theatre Arts Main Stage on the SMC Main Campus, 1900 Pico Blvd., Santa Monica. Written by William Shakespeare, "Romeo and Juliet" is a tragedy of star-crossed young lovers caught in an age-old vendetta between feuding families. The play is one of Shakespeare's most popular and most frequently performed works. The SMC production is directed by Perviz Sawoski, with...
For many years, Culver City residents enjoyed the summer concerts on Thursday evenings. The series became a cultural tradition, with hundreds gathering in the City Hall Courtyard to listen to and dance to some phenomenal musicians. When the pandemic hit, the concerts were discontinued, and our summers were never the same. But I am happy to report that the City Council has accepted a proposal from city staff and the Culver City Arts Foundation to reinstitute the Summer Sunset Music Series...
The Pasadena Tournament of Roses® is thrilled to announce that iconic pop sensation Debbie Gibson will bring her unparalleled energy and timeless hits to the Grand Finale of the 2025 Rose Parade®! Fans can look forward to an electrifying performance as Gibson takes center stage on the Mansion Entertainment Group float, promising to be a truly unforgettable closing celebration. "In the time-honored tradition of female icons like Natalie Cole, Chaka Khan, Tanya Tucker, LeeAnn Rimes,...
Held every November, National Family Caregivers Month (NFCM) recognizes and honors family caregivers nationwide, and California Poison Control (CPCS) encourages everyone to observe this annual event. Stepping up to provide unpaid care for other people is something millions of Americans are doing every day. In fact, a study jointly conducted by National Alliance for Caregiving and AARP Family Caregiving™ found that more than 53 million Americans are currently family caregivers. That means...
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